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Wisconsin law enforcement agencies underutilize gun tracking tools, study finds
A new study finds that law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are under-utilizing federal tools for tracking guns. Law enforcement agencies can sign up for a free online platform called e-trace, which enables the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to track the path of guns involved in suspected crimes. An e-trace request can turn up valuable information, including the firearm’s manufacturer, its importer and its first retail purchaser.
Sheriff: Man in Wisconsin flees from police on foot through a golf course, arrested for 8th OWI
ASHIPPUN, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin was reportedly arrested for his 8th OWI after abandoning his motorcycle and running through a golf course before authorities apprehended him. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, on July 13 around 3:10 p.m., authorities tried to pull over a motorcycle...
Brian Lund retires as Republican Journal publisher
After 40 years with the Republican Journal in Darlington, Brian Lund has retired. Lund has built a career in the newspaper business from the age of 10 in McHenry, Ill. His grandfather, Arnold Lund, was part owner of the McHenry Plaindealer at the time. His dad, Larry Lund, was the newspaper’s publisher.
Severe threat over in eastern Iowa, calm rest of the week
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — After intense heat and intense thunderstorms the rest of the week will be much calmer across eastern Iowa. Heat index values peaked at 108 in Cedar Rapids with temperatures crashing to 70 after storms passed. Storms produced prolific lightning and winds of...
Power outages leave 1,000 without power through Monday
JANESVILLE — Heavy thunderstorms over the weekend damaged trees and power lines in the Janesville area, causing widespread outages. At its peak around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, a storm had knocked out service to about 11,000 Alliant Energy customers in Wisconsin, mainly in Rock County, Alliant Energy Senior Communications Specialist Tony Palese said. “Crews working last night and this morning restored power for the majority of those customers and are...
Dahl Automotive acquires Ford Truck Center
LA CROSSE, Wis. (DAHL AUTOMOTIVE PRESS RELEASE) -Dahl Automotive announces the acquisition of La Crosse Truck Center Ford. Dahl Automotive has purchased the La Crosse Truck Center Ford dealership at 215 Milwaukee St., La Crosse, WI. Ford Motor Company identifies its commercial vehicle operations as Ford Pro. This Ford Pro truck dealership sells and services Ford Commercial vehicles, including medium-duty and heavy-duty F-Series trucks, Transit vans (including E-Transit), Box trucks, Cab Chassis and Cutaways, as well as Pre-Owned Commercial Vehicles. The dealership also services medium- and heavy-duty trucks of all makes and models, and is both Cummins and Caterpillar certified. The location’s new name is Dahl Ford Truck La Crosse.
Severe storms trigger local flooding, downed trees
Heavy rains and high winds resulted in flooding and downed trees early Sunday morning. Water inundated the intersection of Highways 131 and 33 in Ontario, and the Elroy-Sparta State Trail sustained both flood and wind damage. The trail is closed as DNR employees work on cleanup. Norwalk, Kendall and Wilton...
Rising Wisconsin Freshman Sam Lorenz Puts up 22.92 50 FR on Final Day of Westmont Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) The final day of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont, IL so more great racing. The men’s 1500 free went to Aquajets Swim Team 17-year-old Jiarui Xue, who finished in 15:57.10. Xue, a Princeton recruit, has been quite a bit faster, holding a personal best of 15:38.14, which he swam at the NCSA Championships in March. Ozaukee Aquatics 14-year-old Grant Freeze had a fantastic swim for 4th in the mile, clocking a 16:13.24, which marks a new personal best by nearly 24 seconds.
40+ dogs abandoned at Boone Co. dog park, animal services asks for donations
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Boone County Animal Services asks for help after it says more than 40 dogs were abandoned at Hammertime Dog Park outside Belvidere. The dogs were discovered early Monday morning by Rockford resident Mick Johnston, who visits the park daily with his dogs. Johnston says the animals were most likely left overnight in the storms and were soaking wet when he found them. Despite the rain, the dogs appeared to be good spirits and ran up to him to say hello.
Milwaukee is a Democratic city, but it has more Republicans than you might think
When former president Donald Trump accepts the 2024 Republican nomination, he will do so in a city that he lost four years ago by 59 points. There is nothing strange about that. Political conventions are held in cities, and almost every city big enough to have a baseball team or host a national...
Green Bay Packers Will 100% Sign Star For Jordan Love After He Refused To Sign Long-Term Contract With Current Team According To One Report
The Green Bay Packers have put themselves in position to be competitive for a very long time. They are one of the youngest teams in the NFL and are widely considered to be a Super Bowl contender this year (at least a dark horse candidate). This off-season proved the Packers...
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